Nels Magnuson, 62, killed and Robert Ives, 58, injured after Freightliner truck hit tractor, resulting in both vehicles overturned and demolished off Highway 36 in Macon County, Missouri

Modified Date: 
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 6:30am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Big rig strikes farm tractor on Highway 36 killing man from Callao

The eastbound truck hit the farm tractor causing both to run off the right side of Highway 36, strike a guard rail, and overturn. The report noted Magnuson was ejected from the tractor and pronounced dead by the Macon County Coroner. 

People Involved: 
Nels Magnuson
Robert Ives
Roadway: 
Highway 36